Taking a conversation from the surface to a deeper level can be challenging for anyone. Timing, how much you share, what you share, and how you share your story are all factors that help determine how deep of a connection you make with another person, whether it is romantic or platonic. Ignoring these factors can lead to oversharing, under-sharing, and poorly executed conversations - situations that we are all familiar with. That’s because conversations, especially deeper ones that create true connections, tak[...]
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Dear Men, As women, when online dating, it can be really tough to distinguish genuine and authentic men from the ones who are there for the wrong reasons. These days it's common for our inboxes to be flooded with random pictures of you and your friends, when we can't even tell which one is you! Another common trend, seeing countless pictures of guys in shirtless selfies, which can really give us the wrong first impression. They say a first impression lasts forever and in the world of online dating, one only h[...]
After much of society has had limited contact with the outside world over the past year+, we are not going to collectively emerge with the sharpest social skills. There will be awkward slip-ups, cringe-worthy mix-ups, and the general first day of school vibes - so buckle up singles! Stressful situations like first dates and new romances promise to be ripe with social snafus because they are inherently awkward and can be stressful. This unique moment in time may make it hard to discern between social stumbling b[...]
There comes a time in everyone’s life where they feel stuck in a rut and it can be very easy to be hard on yourself during these moments. When presented with personal struggles or monotonous activities that are necessary for someone’s day to day, it’s easy for a person to make mistakes and really hammer into themselves for their slip ups. However, this approach can often be harmful to your psyche and counterproductive in terms of stimulating growth and learning from your mistakes because it hurts your self[...]